Biology at Boise State University
Boise, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 134 graduates a year
Boise State University graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boise State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 694 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,685 | $52,263 | #645 | $32,264 |
| 695 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,673 | $50,518 | #711 | $31,928 |
| 696 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $49,644 | $45,205 | #800 | $29,851 |
| 697 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $49,570 | $52,711 | #627 | $36,288 |
| 698 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $49,539 | $45,110 | #801 | $30,359 |
| 699 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $49,532 | $51,276 | #681 | — |
| 700 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $49,503 | $49,795 | #725 | $24,050 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boise State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,288 one year after graduating and $49,570 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boise State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Boise State University ranks #697 by median pay four years after graduation, and #627 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Boise State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,096.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.